Palo Alto Moves Forward on El Camino Real Rezoning
Palo Alto just took a step toward meeting its housing goals with a rezoning plan along El Camino Real that could enable up to 500 new homes. SV@Home spoke in support of the changes, which help pave the way for more inclusive, sustainable growth. On May 27th, SV@Home spoke in support of Palo Alto’s proposed […]
Palo Alto Continues to Study a Fair Chance in Housing Ordinance
A Fair Chance in Housing ordinance prohibits landlords from using a person’s criminal history in rental housing decisions, ensuring that all applicants have an equal opportunity to access stable housing. On April 14, the Palo Alto City Council directed staff to research more into it. Although the staff report had a proposed ordinance, council wanted […]
Palo Alto Clears Path for Housing at Stanford Research Park
The Palo Alto City Council has removed zoning restrictions to allow housing in Stanford Research Park, marking a step toward expanding residential opportunities in the area. SV@Home partnered with local grassroots advocacy organizations, including Palo Alto Forward, which led on ensuring the City’s 8-year housing plan included robust rezoning of land for housing development. In […]
SV@Home’s 11/17 Housing Happenings Newsletter: Join PIA Tomorrow, Happy Housers RSVP and More
Housing Happenings Join Us for Tomorrow’s Policy In Action @HomeTo Explore San José Affordable Housing Siting Policy SV@Home and members of the Race Equity Action Leadership (REAL) Coalition’s Housing Justice Workgroup will explore the City of San José Affordable Housing Siting Policy, a plan that determines geographic priorities for funding affordable housing through […]
In-Person Happy Housers Returns Wedsnesday
RSVP TODAY! Join Us and Celebrate! Come Network with Fellow Housers In-Person Connect with the Leaders of Housing Movement! Come out and connect with the folks who see housing – especially affordable housing – as one of the best ways to build more livable, resilient, diverse, and thriving communities for your children, your parents, […]
You Are Invited: SV@Home Legislative Update with State Senator Dave Cortese
You Are Invited: SV@Home Legislative Update with California State Senator Dave Cortese RSVP TODAY! Please RSVP today and join us next Friday, October 28, at noon for our monthly Policy in Action @Home series, as we discuss some of the most important housing bills that passed into law this year with our guest Senator Dave […]
RSVP for Happy Housers Today
RSVP TODAY! Join Us and Celebrate! Come Network with Fellow Housers Connect with the Leaders of Housing Movement! Come out and connect with the folks who see housing – especially affordable housing – as one of the best ways to build more livable, resilient, diverse, and thriving communities for your children, your parents, your […]
Policy Rundown – November 18, 2021
Welcome to SV@Home’s Policy Rundown, your need-to-know overview of important housing policy actions and developments from the past two weeks. Santa Clara Homekey Proposals: Bella Vista Advances; White Oak Halted Last Tuesday, the Santa Clara City Council held a study session to consider two proposed Homekey projects: the Bella Vista Inn on El Camino Real […]
Policy Rundown – November 4, 2021
Welcome to SV@Home’s Policy Rundown, your need-to-know overview of important housing policy actions and developments from the past two weeks. Palo Alto tenant protections go to Council next Monday! On November 8th, the Palo Alto City Council will be considering a package of tenant protection ordinances brought forward by city staff. The Council originally discussed […]
Policy Rundown – June 17, 2021
Welcome to SV@Home’s Policy Rundown, your need-to-know overview of important housing policy actions and developments from the past two weeks. Palo Alto City Council Delays Action on North Ventura On Monday, the Palo Alto City Council decided to delay action on the North Ventura Coordinated Area Plan until the Fall. After over two years of […]
